Reader Mage-Stubbing August 10! Chapter 50: 50-Bring Your A-Game

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Headmaster Im Ilseong was seated behind his desk, his hands clasped beneath his chin as he watched the playback of the Dungeon simulation that had gone awry. “Still nothing from the technical department?” he asked, his question directed at Professor Jung who was standing on the other side of the table. “No, headmaster,” she replied. “They keep saying they’re unable to detect any alien presence tampering with the simulation.” “Hmmm…” Headmaster Im Ilseong rubbed his mustache. “This is troublesome. We can’t just leave it this way. It would be a serious problem if it keeps happening.” “I agree,” said Professor Jung. “Should I cancel the rest of the assessment for now?” “No. Carry on with it. Just have the technical department keep the door of the simulation room open, so that if it happens again you will be able to go in and help. In the meantime, I’ll talk to Guildmaster Kim Hyeonki and see if the Consortium can help us analyze the system in any way.” He chuckled under his breath. “Then I’ll have to owe that old fool a favor.” Professor Jung remained silent. “What do you think about the boy so far?” the headmaster continued. Professor Jung took a moment to settle her thoughts. “I’ve only had a day with him, so I cannot say for sure. But from today’s physical assessment, coupled with his performance during the exam, I think it’s safe to say that he’s the most coolheaded in front of danger I have seen among this year’s students. He’s sharp, tactical, fast, and brave. He would have been a Mage to fear if he was not a Deficient Mage.” Headmaster Im Ilseong tilted his head. “What are you talking about? He is still a Mage to fear.” Professor Jung chuckled self-deprecatingly. How could she have forgotten the fact that the boy was able to cancel magic. “Which makes you wonder how he had scored so low on the theory exam,” the headmaster continued. “If things keep up that way, he will not make it into the second year.” Professor Jung nodded. “Precisely. I choose to believe that he is the type who is better at practicals than at theory.” “That won’t cut it,” Headmaster Im Ilseong said. “We do not give hand outs here at Prestige Academy. If he cannot carry his weight, we will have to revoke his admission.” “I am well aware. However, if his Cohort ends up in the top three Cohorts at the end of the year, his theory scores will be overlooked.” Headmaster Im Ilseong leaned back on his seat. “You know Cohort rankings are fickle. Many things are taken into consideration for points awarded and withdrawn. He’s not the only student in the Cohort, and his teammates could end up dragging him down, if he doesn’t drag himself down—which I highly doubt, considering his competence.” “Then what should we do.” Headmaster Im Ilseong remained silent for a few seconds. “We have to find a way to bolster his theory scores. I want you to have a consultation with him, and find out his study patterns and come up with a way to double his output.” Professor Jung nodded. “That won’t be a problem, headmaster.” “Also,” Headmaster Im Ilseong continued, picking up the tablet on his table and rewatching the recently concluded physical assessment of Merlin Tyrrell and Kim Minji. “We have to make him the center of all our practicals.” Professor Jung’s brows furrowed. “I would caution you against that, headmaster. The rest of the students won’t be happy that a Deficient Mage is the center of training drills in a Magical Academy. And I’m sure you realize some professors will not be fine with that too.” “Is that really what we should be worried about at this moment, Jung Seoyeon?” Professor Jung jerked back slightly at the headmaster’s words. “The BlackGuards have been moving quicker these days. Dungeon Breaks have been happening in excess, and you know what that means. If we do not catch them soon, the cataclysm will happen, and you very much know what the percentage of us succeeding in apprehending them before that is. We do not have the time to be worried about what students